The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is currently highlighting its fellowship programs for students and researchers. The organization, a long-standing policy research center based in Arlington, Virginia, offers fellowships through its student programs page.

Founded in 1980, the Mercatus Center conducts academic research on how markets solve problems and how government policy affects economic outcomes. It is affiliated with George Mason University and is known for its focus on Austrian economics, public choice theory, and market-oriented policy analysis. The center is one of several university-affiliated policy research institutes in the Washington, D.C. area that provide funding and scholarly mentorship to graduate students working at the intersection of economics, law, and public policy.

The fellowships are promoted through Marginal Revolution, a widely read economics blog authored by Tyler Cowen and Alex Tabarrok, both of whom are professors of economics at George Mason University and affiliated scholars at the Mercatus Center. Cowen and Tabarrok also founded the Center for Study of Public Choice at George Mason, reflecting the university's broader concentration of scholars working on institutional economics and policy analysis.

Mercatus fellowships have historically supported doctoral and pre-doctoral researchers in economics and related disciplines, providing stipends, research assistance opportunities, and access to the center's network of scholars. For students pursuing academic careers in political economy or policy research, such fellowships can serve as a bridge to placements in academia, think tanks, and government advisory roles.

Prospective applicants can find more information about available fellowships, eligibility requirements, and application deadlines on the Mercatus Center fellowships page.